Birdhouse Contest Draws School and Rural Participation
Seventh and eighth graders in the city and nearby rural youths compete in a manual training birdhouse contest prom oted by the city schools and the improvement league. Red Cross boxes are made for shipment, while Miss Rose Mintier in Luxor Egypt describes coal at 110 a ton and wartime shortages affecting lighting and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmanual Training Department
Improvement League
McKee
Red Cross
France
J. C. Boice
Rose Mintier
Egypt
Miss Mintier
Washington
Luxor
Upper
Deputy Swisher Seeks Tax Help at Court House
A. K. Swisher deputy internal revenue collector is at the court house today and will remain all day to give instructions on income tax reports. Those who have not filed and are puzzled by the law should visit him to become informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Swisher
Internal Revenue Collector
Court House
Best remedy for coughs from Foley’s honey and Tar
Mrs W H Thornton of 3523 West 10th Street in Lattice Rick Ark praises Foley’s honey and Tar as the best cure for her boy’s severe croup attack. She credits the remedy with saving his life and notes it as essential for coughs and colds. Sold by J K Lemon’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
W. H. Thornton
10Th St
Lattice
Rick Ark
Foley
J. K. Lemon
Gym Class Beats High School in Armory Basketball Meet
In a spirited Armory clash the YMCA gym class defeated the high school 26 to 19 as veterans Crow Frechin and Smith starred for the business men. The Huggins twins shined in guard duty and Jim Rushing impressed at standing guard, while Clark and Crone led the high school effort. The opening half was 12 to 10, then the older team pulled away before a late high school spurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Crow
Frechin
Smith
Clark
Crone
Visquain
Huggins Twins
Jim Rushing
Ward
Clow
Yates
Huggins
Rushing
Anderson
McGinnis
Warfel
Junior Business Wen
Fulton
Paper drive by Presby Church committee aims for March shipping
The Presby church paper committee plans a paper drive on March 28 inviting residents to save papers and magazines. They note last year’s loss due to loose bundles and urge use of strong cords and secure tying. Country residents should leave papers at the church. townsfolk may place them out on shipping day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
German Raid Repulsed North of Ypres Rail Line
London reports a German raid north of the Ypres Staden railway was repulsed. Southwest of Epehy raiders reached enemy trenches and took one prisoner. There was mutual artillery fire near Cambrai and increased hostile firing near Neuve Chapelle and Fauquissart.
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London
Ypres
Staden
Epehy
Cambrai
Neuve Chapelle
Faucalssart
Strength in Truth Quote By Phillips Brooks
The line argues truth comes through becoming true rather than pursuing strength directly. It suggests that strength follows from authenticity and moral integrity, not from force or zeal alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillips Brooks
New York Store News On War Era Linen Sale
During wartime delays a German ship bound for America carried linen Torehorn lace and insertion. The ship was held up for 14 months, then released and delivered to New York. The store offers this lace at 5 cents a yard with wholesale values available, urging box purchases for hosiery and noting potential price rises of 5 to 10 cents per pair soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Washington
Iowa
Columbian
Corporation
North Fourth
Fifth
Public Square
North
South Third
Fourth
War Garden Survey Planned For Community Cooperation
A wartime garden survey is set for March 21 with committee leaders J Maxwell and K Mauck directing canvass divisions. Teams from labor unions, Commercial club, Community club, YMCA, Fortnightly club, Improvement league, and schools plan two garden product exhibits and prizes for youths, with Prof. Farrar advising and Ames State College guiding expert aid. This program aims to boost self sufficiency, teach thrift, and increase home food production nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Community Eclub
Community
Improvement League
Schmitt
War Garden League
K. M. Visquain
J. Maxwell
K. Mauck
Vilquain
Farrar
State College
Ames
Sehmitt
Visquain
Washington
America
Washington County's Only Daily Evening Journal
The Evening Journal delivers regional news from Washington County with local updates, notices, and briefs across communities. Readers find summaries of events, official notices, and community announcements in a concise daily format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Washington County
Mannhardt Brothers Exhibit Electric Window Display
Mannhardt Brothers feature a landscape window illustrating battery service and electric lighting effects. Artwork by F. L. Mannhardt with mechanical work by H. A. Mannhardt, promoted as a striking Presto service advertisement and Delco System powered rural scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannhardt Brothers
F. L. Mannhardt
H. A. Mannhardt
Take Children Out of Danger Ad
Foley's Honey and Tar offers relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opiates for sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy. The ad urges removing children from danger on railroad tracks and warns of severe consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Advt
Community notices call for paper drive and church events
Local announcements invite paper donations for a carload shipment and list church study topics and meetings. W RL and KR CO host social events, Knights Templar Bethlehem Commandery plans regular meeting with closing work, urging full attendance. March dates mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Bethlehan Commandery
Polar Bear Matchup Meets Walrus Defense in Arctic
In arctic regions the only viable defense against polar bears is the walrus. Polar bears target young walruses but retreat from adult tusks, as grown walruses wield long ivory tusks that deter attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Ada Day’s Notable Events Spark Local Interest
Community organizers highlight Ada Day activities including a street fair, poetry readings, and a charity run. Local residents, businesses, and schools participate, with volunteers coordinating activities across downtown and the riverfront.
The Whale’s Blowhole a Marvel of Breath Control
A whale demonstrates a perfect breathing structure with a blowhole that keeps water out of the lungs whether awake or asleep. The animal continuously uses its respiratory system, impressing observers with its efficiency.
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Colert
Weth Tim
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Y. M
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Parsons College
Des Moines
Haig
Staden Railway
New York Store News
Club
Warren Cash Grocery
BBC
Methodist Church
W. RL
W. KR. CO
Nuvece
Second US
Church
Mike C. Lewis
Ora Henderson
Lexington
Carl Prank
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W. A. Wilson
L. BD. Robinson
N. Ave. D
Frank Stewart
J. W. Bensilin
Clark & Enslin
Will
Journal
Green
Timothy Seed
Ant. Marek
Mutual Phone
South End Grocery
Fin
Frank Flaherty
Plymouth Rock
Carl W
Drebert
Grace Hill
Timothy Bay
Frank Libe
E. L. Barthelow
Shorthorn
Jersey
R. C. Rhode Island
J. M. Wolfe
Glen Hayes
Joe Knotek
HH. T. Carris
H. J. Cuddeback
W. R. Gammon
S. W. Washington
McKay
Crail’s
Ada
Wisconsin
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore Bidg
Marinette
WiskApt
Creal Estate
Dempsey Real Estate Co
Cook’s Bakery
North Side
Hattsville
Ade Dress KE. L. Daugherty
Columbia
J. F. H. Taylor
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Kp, & M. Bank
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